Festivity
remains in the air of the state of Orissa for the whole
year. Among the most popular ones and a must-see is the Car festival or
the Rath-Yatra, which has a
special significance to pilgrims who throng
Puri in large
numbers during the celebrations of the festivity. Known as the dais of
performing arts, the Konark
Dance Festival is a must visit to experience the true essence of the
various classical dance forms of India. The other festive sparkles include
Ashokashtmi,
Chaitra Parba,
Dola Purnima and
Mahashivaratri.